Paul Cassidy on Thursday
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What a weekend of local sport!
A gay float forming part of the St Patrick's parade seemed to be ruffle a few feathers over last weekend but Fermanagh sport in general had a great St Patrick's weekend, with teams from the county once again punching above their weight.
On your marks for fun run boom
Barely a week passes now when there isn't a 5k or 10k run somewhere in the county.
Rangers' dire crisis in stark contrast to Roman's empire
Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has once again wielded his large axe as his pursuit of a Champions League continues with no signs of abating.
Gerry wants you to put your shirt on Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland football legend, Gerry Armstrong visited the county on Monday night, first visiting the Fermanagh School of Excellence at the Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown before moving on to Ballinamallard FC for a Q&A session.
Junior Cup still the Mecca for local players
Winning the Irish Junior Cup is still the Mecca for all junior clubs in the province and well over 200 teams started out last September in their quest to lift the coveted trophy.
Loyalty to one's club, county, country is very much in the news these days.
It was an awfully long time ago when I made my debut for Irvinestown Wanderers back in the mid seventies.
Tennis stars are supreme athletes
As the Australian Open Tennis final came to a gripping finale, I wondered what a few Premiership managers or indeed any football manager throughout the world would make of the schedule of play for the two finalists.
Canavan the right man to keep Seamie shining
Peter Canavan knows better than most the pressure that being a team's star man puts upon your shoulders.
Contentious proposal to youth AGM is defeated
The Brendan Keogh Youth League (BKYL) AGM took place on Tuesday night in the Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown.
A feast of sport to look forward to
As the New Year kicks in, it's a time for resolutions and predictions.
What chance 'Pipes of Peace' for Old Firm?
A few friends of mine are heading to the Glasgow derby over the Christmas break, for what could be a defining result in this year's title race.
Top flight football doesn't come cheaply
Ballinamallard successfully booked their place in the fifth round of the Irish Cup at the weekend where they will now come up against Dundela and their season goes from strength to strength.
Canavan appointment has to be about more than unity
National newspapers have recently described the role of Fermanagh manager as being "one of the most demanding roles in football".
'Craic' was better than the top two in the Premiership
I was up close and personal to the two main Premiership contenders at the weekend and left thinking that once again television does make these stars look much better than they really are.
A defibrillator could save a life
Last Wednesday I had the pleasure of meeting a young man called Chris McNeill and his parents.
Promotion should bring gain not pain
Teemore Shamrocks, like all other Fermanagh clubs, would have set out their goals at the beginning of the season, namely promotion back to the top flight and a decent run in the Championship.
Penny pinching ahead of development
A few weeks ago we looked at what the future holds for the Fermanagh School of Excellence, currently based at the Bawnacre Centre in Irvinestown and how there are rumours circulating that the Fermanagh Centre is in jeopardy.
Town a real force but 'Law still team to beat
We are about a third of the way through this year's F&W campaign and things are beginning to take shape.
Youth coaching picture still unclear
The IFA Schools of Excellence were founded back in 2005 and the local Fermanagh School was established at the Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown.
